Donegal won the toss in Pearse Stadium and elected to play against the gale force wind. Galway took advantage of the gale to lead by 0-17 to 0-1 at the break with Shane Walsh on fire. Donegal were just not able to bridge the gap. The performance from Donegal was not a match for their first three games and Marksman reflects that. For Marksman's match just click on the arrows.placeholder image
Donegal won the toss in Pearse Stadium and elected to play against the gale force wind. Galway took advantage of the gale to lead by 0-17 to 0-1 at the break with Shane Walsh on fire. Donegal were just not able to bridge the gap. The performance from Donegal was not a match for their first three games and Marksman reflects that. For Marksman's match just click on the arrows.

Marksman: How the Donegal players fared against Galway in Salthill

By Peter Campbell

DonegalLive multimedia sport journalist

Published 24th Feb 2025, 00:33 GMT

On a really difficult day for football at the windswept Galway City venue, Pearse Stadium, the new-look Donegal side were unable to make up the 16 point half-time deficit with Shane Walsh really on song for the home side

Domhnall Mac Giolla BhrideInto the firing line in what were very difficult playing conditions in Salthill, MacGiolla Bhride would probably have liked to get his chance in better circumstances. 5.5

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Domhnall Mac Giolla BhrideInto the firing line in what were very difficult playing conditions in Salthill, MacGiolla Bhride would probably have liked to get his chance in better circumstances. 5.5

Odhrán DohertyAnother who got in from the start but again playing against the elements in the opening half made for a very difficult afternoon. Was also replaced at half-time. 5.5

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Odhrán DohertyAnother who got in from the start but again playing against the elements in the opening half made for a very difficult afternoon. Was also replaced at half-time. 5.5

Dáire Ó BaoillOne of the successes on the day, the Gaoth Dobhair man hit a few good two pointers and was the most likely to haul Donegal back into contention. 7.5

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Dáire Ó BaoillOne of the successes on the day, the Gaoth Dobhair man hit a few good two pointers and was the most likely to haul Donegal back into contention. 7.5

Jamie BrennanStarting in the half-forward line Brennan worked really hard but also found it hard to make a real difference. Was replaced midway through the second half. 6

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Jamie BrennanStarting in the half-forward line Brennan worked really hard but also found it hard to make a real difference. Was replaced midway through the second half. 6

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